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Jane : Close Up and Real
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Gorgeous country pop songs with a jazzy tinge - sometimes delicate & wistful,sometimes upbeat & funky, all topped by Jane's lush vocals & soaring, tight harmonies - described by reviewers as: "a more soulful Sheryl Crow" & "a hybrid of Dido & Aimee Mann."
Genre: Country: Country Pop
Release Date: 2003
Close Up and Real
Jane
Record Label: Tomboy Music Group
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Never Mind it's Alright 3:23 + MP3 $0.99
2. Come What May 5:36 + MP3 $0.99
3. Borderline 3:51 + MP3 $0.99
4. Alive 3:52 + MP3 $0.99
5. One Voice 4:15 + MP3 $0.99
6. Til The Next Time 4:20 + MP3 $0.99
7. The Cauliflower Song (remix) 5:22 + MP3 $0.99
8. We Are One 5:14 + MP3 $0.99
9. Be My Star 3:43 + MP3 $0.99
10. Red, Red Raw 2:48 + MP3 $0.99
11. There Is No Escape 4:15 + MP3 $0.99
12. Breathe (it might be love) 4:24 + MP3 $0.99
13. These Days 3:07 + MP3 $0.99
14. Carry Me 4:39 + MP3 $0.99
15. The Cauliflower Song (original mix) 5:01 + MP3 $0.99
16. Keep the Faith (duet with Reg Webb) 3:39 + MP3 $0.99
17. You Are (my refuge and strength) 3:14 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

There is an amazing story behind Jane's current popularity. Having 'given up' on a career in music after a decade of 'proper jobs and real life', she recently discovered a legion of fans on the internet.

In response to this find, Jane self released 'Close Up And Real' in February 2003 and the feedback since, has been nothing short of astonishing.

In 12 weeks her music received more than 6000 downloads.
She's now sold over 2000 copies of Close Up And Real.
Tracks have been selected as incidental music for TV and film.

Jane was number 1 in the indie chart for 6 weeks in the summer of 2003 and her story has been featured in several UK magazines and newspapers.


Jane says: " I'm delighted and astonished by the response I've had. I'd long since given up any hope of doing anything with my music. Let's face it, I'm a thirty something mother of three, hardly 'rock star' material, yet it doesn't seem to matter. In the current climate of an image dominated music industry I never believed I would stand a chance, yet given the choice, people really don't seem to care that much about age, looks or status. They just like the songs and it's brilliant...it's exactly what music should be about."

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REVIEWS

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author: Simon Brayburn (customer)
                            
This is a great album. I wouldn't normally feel compelled to write a review but I wanted to say how much I've enjoyed this. Jane's music at times reminds me of Joni Mitchell and Tori Amos but there's elements of Johnatha Brooke and Bonnie Raitt in there too. But mainly, she has a distinctive, original sound and now I've heard it, I can completely understand what the fuss is about. It's a lovely album and I certainly got my money's worth with 17 tracks. I do recommend that you give this CD a try...almost certainly, you wont be dissapointed.
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author: Tomboy Music Group
                            
Jane combines intelligent, thoughtful lyrics with catchy, heart stirring tunes. Her music has been likened to artists such as Rickie Lee Jones, Tori Amos, Joni Mitchell and Sheryl Crow. If you’re a fan of the new country movement this is a ‘must have’ album for your collection.
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Great Debut CD from Jane
author: digital blues
                            
Must tell you about this excellent new CD from Essex based Jane. Great songs, great lyrics, great variety - in fact GREAT. I love the first track, in fact it is a perfect opener for a fine varied collection of songs with thoughtful and thought provoking lyrics. A definite Buy recommendation! ASHWYN Listen to digital blues for the best in blues and real R'n'B with me, Ashwyn Smyth, only on phoenixfm.com, Internet radio for Brentwood, Billericay and the World, at . For gigs near you, visit the Movinmusic Digital Blues Gig Guide at http://www.movinmusic.co.uk If you want your gigs published in the guide, contact ashwyn@digitalblues.co.uk
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Jane is fresh, up to date and very thought provoking & still entertaining.
author: Gary Bradford
                            
There is NO sameness about Jane's songs, each one stands on its own. She is fresh and original, thought provoking but always entertaining. Jane is exciting and definitely better than sliced bread, even wholemeal.
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